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To really make a career at this you've gotta be where the action is. The name of this game is DISCOGRAPHY and CLIENT LIST. The more good sounding records you have, and the more impressive you client list is the better off you're going to be.
Problem is, the major recording cities are already chock full of people with discographies and client lists that are stunning. Chances are if you go there you're going to be the assistant's assistant for years and not really move ahead.
I was in a similar situation--small town, small market, small clients. I focused on building up a good sounding discography (consisting of no names) and when I was ready I started making calls to studios in second cities. I knew I couldn't compete in NYC or LA, but I could probably swing something in Chicago, Cleveland or Boston.
Worked like a charm. Got a job in Cleveland and have been racking up the discography and national client list.
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